Embarking on a Seabourn cruise promises a serene, unhurried form of luxury. The generously appointed exterior suites showcase elegant modern decor, featuring expansive windows, balconies, or verandas. The ships boast vast open decks and Seabourn’s distinctive water sports Marina.
Service is, naturally, impeccable, and the culinary offerings rival those of top-notch land-based restaurants. Seabourn ships offer various dining venues, including the exquisite Restaurant with open seating, serving both local and international favorites. The Colonnade provides a casual indoor/outdoor option, while Restaurant 2 is an exclusive dinner venue specializing in small plates, requiring reservations due to limited capacity. The Patio Grill offers a laid-back setting with an open kitchen, serving diners poolside.
Entertainment and onboard activities align with the ship’s educational and thoughtful ambiance, featuring seminars, lectures, wine tastings, and culinary events. Evening entertainment ranges from variety acts to classical music or Broadway revues.
One day during the cruise, the ship’s aft hatch opens, unveiling the marina for passengers to enjoy banana boat rides, swimming, water-skiing, kayaking, or sailing.
The two-deck Spa at Seabourn includes six treatment rooms, steam rooms, saunas, a pool, and a fitness studio.
Shore excursions are standard, but the concierge can arrange unique, fee-based experiences. As Seabourn caters to an upscale clientele, country-club casual attire is suitable during the day, transitioning to “elegant casual” in the evening with slacks and jackets for men and high-end sportswear for women. Jeans are not permitted in the restaurant or on “formal optional” evenings. Approximately once a week, a “formal optional” evening allows passengers to dress up in formal attire if they wish.
A hallmark of Seabourn’s luxury is the signature “Caviar in the Surf” beach party, a highlight on many Caribbean, Belize, Indonesia, and Thailand cruises. Guests are tendered ashore, treated to caviar and champagne by uniformed crew members, and indulge in a lavish beach barbecue served on fine china.